Development Lawyer

A highly regarded Top 200 UK law firm and wealth management provider is seeking a confident and commercially astute Development Lawyer to join its growing property team. With a heritage dating back to 1856 and offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands, the firm offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced partners in a thriving and expanding development practice.

Benefits:

Generous holiday entitlement

Staff discounts on legal services

Income protection and life assurance (3x salary)

Salary exchange pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

The Role:

You will support a wide range of clients—particularly national housebuilders and developers—on development and land-related matters. Working closely with the firm’s Specialist New Build Team and senior Partners, this is a role with long-term growth potential and high client exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

Title investigation and complex site set-ups

Drafting and negotiating conditional contracts, options, promotions, and overage agreements

Supporting the new build sales process, including setting up plot sales and management schemes

Advising on infrastructure agreements, easements, and planning obligations

Handling land disposals (including to housing associations and freehold reversion sales)

Acting for landowners on disposals and related development documentation

Collaborating with colleagues across teams and contributing to business development

Ideal Candidate Profile

Essential:

Qualified solicitor or legal executive (or relevant equivalent experience)

Experience in commercial property or residential development

Strong interest in the housebuilding and development sector

Excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills

Confident with client engagement and relationship building

Understanding of AML regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules, and legal compliance

High computer literacy (Word, Excel, case management systems)

Desirable:

Familiarity with Visual Files and/or SOS Connect

Experience with affordable housing and infrastructure agreements

Background in business development or marketing activities

Role Details:

Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:15 (36.25 hours/week)

Location: Flexible across offices in Lincolnshire and the Midlands

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience